Movement Raising Awareness of Sexual Assault and Harassment

To raise awareness about sexual assault and harassment, a new organization called Stop Sexual Assault in Schools has launched #MeTooK12. The goal is to bring attention to the problem in the school environment in the same way the “Me Too” movement has exposed sexual misconduct in the professional and political realms. Young women now use the #MeTooK12 hashtag to tell stories about sexual misconduct and describe school environments that marginalize women. Stop Sexual Assault in Schools also offers resources on its website to help schools combat the problem, particularly when it comes to hiring a Title IX coordinator to investigate reports of gender discrimination.

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